Babice U Rosic: History, Mining and Narrow-Gauge Railway
Accommodation in Babice U Rosic
Babice u Rosic offers several ways to approach trip planning: local history, mining and routes for different kinds of exploration. The Chapel of St. Anthony of Padua, the former DĹŻl Ferdinand mine and the tourist narrow-gauge railway provide concrete starting points. First consider whether you are more interested in historic buildings, the industrial past, or a train ride or tour on foot or by bicycle. What traces of mining are still visible, and which routes might suit your plans? These questions can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.
Mining History and Landscape
The former Důl Ferdinand mine was in operation from 1856 to 1955. It was the first vertical mine in the Rosice area. In 1910, an aerial ropeway connected Důl Ferdinand with Důl Julius. This date falls within the mine’s operating period and places the connection in its historical context; it also shows that mining history encompasses not only the mine itself but also the link between two mines.
The former shaft sites can still be identified in the forest by depressions or mounds of spoil. These landforms thus complement the dates with a visible trace of the former mining activity. For your planning, this offers a distinction between historical dates and landscape features: one places the activity in its historical context, while the other allows former shaft sites to be identified in the terrain.
Local History, Chapel and Memorial Cross
From 1228 to 1307, Babice u Rosic belonged to the monastery in Oslavany. In 1307, the monastery in Sedlec near Kutná Hora acquired the village by purchase. These two dates mark a specific period in the village’s history and can be distinguished from the later buildings and memorial sites.
The Chapel of St. Anthony of Padua was built in 1863 on the site of an older bell tower. A memorial cross commemorates the departure of Napoleon’s troops. These offer two distinct historical points of interest: the chapel’s building history and its predecessor on the site, and a memorial to the departure of troops. If you are interested in culture and local history, you can explore these themes separately.
Narrow-Gauge Railway and Routes
The tourist narrow-gauge railway runs along the Zbýšov–Babice u Rosic–Zastávka u Brna route. You need a valid ticket to travel. Before planning a journey, check the latest departure times and conditions of travel so you can fit the train ride into your day’s plans. The tourist narrow-gauge railway should be distinguished from the aerial ropeway mentioned for 1910: that connected Důl Ferdinand with Důl Julius and was part of the region’s mining history.
The Stezka permonĂkĹŻ (Gnome Trail) can be explored by bicycle or on foot and leads to mining monuments and unusual sacred buildings. The route thus combines two different themes, which can also be considered separately when planning a trip. For Babice u Rosic, there is also the excursion tip “PodĂ©l trati do dolu” (“Along the railway to the mine”).
Regional Information
For additional regional information, you can consult the Jupigo portal for the Kahan microregion. Its interactive experience map includes sights, activities, attractions, entertainment and excursion routes. Check the latest information before planning if you use the portal to choose an excursion.
Discover more destinations: Ledce, Pravlov, Sentice, Lomnicka, Holasice, Ketkovice, Veverská BĂtýška, Ricany
For the broader travel overview: Okres Brno-Venkov.
